Salvation/Atonement Archives

7 Major Events in the History of God and People

Learning the major events in the history of God and people will give you a clearer understanding of the Bible and its life-changing message for today.

Is My Sin Really a Problem?

The first foundational truth teaches us that we need Jesus to solve our sin problem. But some people think, “C’mon, I’m not perfect. But will my sin really block me from having a relationship with God?”

Be Sure You’ll Get to Heaven

Tony has cancer, but he is absolutely certain about where he’ll be after he dies.

Make Sure You Get Jesus Right

Your relationship with God begins when you put your trust in the Jesus of the Bible as your savior. But what exactly does it mean to have the “right information” about Jesus?

The Grounds of Our Assurance

We all mess up a lot. On what basis can we be assured that God continues to love and forgive us?

It Is Finished | Last Words #4

“It is finished.” These are incredibly significant words – perhaps the most significant in Jesus’ whole life.

What It Means That Jesus Saves

When we say that “Jesus saves,” we often think that this only means we are forgiven of our sins. But the biblical idea of salvation is much bigger than that, offering a rescue that impacts everything.

Will I Make It to Heaven? | Perry’s Story

Many people attend church all their lives without ever really placing their faith fully in Jesus Christ to be both their savior and lord. Perry realized he was one such person and that he needed a life-altering change.

Changed by Eternity | Jason’s Story

It’s easy to think that we owe God or that we have a part to play in our eternal destination. Jason’s story is one of overcoming this human tendency and learning what it means to be secure in Christ alone.

Covenants in the Bible

What is a “covenant,” and why does the Bible talk so much about them?

What Does It Mean to be “Born Again”?

Hearing the call to be “born again” might conjure up images of old-time tent revivals, but it actually comes from Jesus.

Getting to the Faith Moment

Are you ready to start a relationship with God by trusting Jesus? This conversation will help you get to your defining moment of faith.

What It Means to Be Made Right with God

God has a deep desire to connect with people – and Jesus went to the cross to make it happen.

Is Religion Enough?

Most religions have a list of things that people are supposed to do and how people are supposed to act in order to please God. But, is this really what it is all about? Is this what God really wants from us?

The Cost of Salvation

Salvation by grace alone through faith alone makes perfect sense when we grasp the high price Jesus paid to make us right with God.

How Much Info Do You Need to Be Saved?

We need the right information to be truly saved. But which information, exactly?

How Do I Become a Christian?

Some people associate being a Christian with going to church or reading the Bible. But none of those things make you a Christian.

Can Christians Lose Their Salvation?

Will a Christian, once saved, stay saved? Or do people have the capacity to reject the salvation they once chose? Can they turn from Jesus after having embraced Jesus? Calvinists do not believe so.

The Cross of Jesus and the Altar

Have you ever wonder what is the point of the Old Testament sacrifices? Find out in this lesson on the Atonement.

What if I’m Not Ready for My Faith Moment?

What if you’re interested in a pursuit of God, but you’re not quite ready for your defining moment of faith? What do you do?

The Cross of Jesus and the Courtroom

The Bible pictures every human standing before God in his courtroom. This powerful image shows us how desperate our need for help truly is.

The Book of Titus: Only God Can Rescue Us

To start our study of Titus, we turn to chapter 3 in order to unpack the message of salvation, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Justification by Faith

Justification by grace through faith erases past sins and gives encouragement for present struggles.

What Is the Atonement?

What does it take for sinful people to be “at one” with God?

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